Youths hurling stones damage vehicles on Larne's Harbour Highway

The PSNI have posted pictures of vehicles damaged after a crowd of youths hurled stones or rubble at traffic on Larne's Harbour Highway and at nearby properties last night (Thursday February 16)
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Feb 2017, 11:57 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2017, 09:59 BST
A vehicle damaged by youths hurling stones or rubble in the Harbour Highway area. INLT-08-705-conA vehicle damaged by youths hurling stones or rubble in the Harbour Highway area. INLT-08-705-con
A vehicle damaged by youths hurling stones or rubble in the Harbour Highway area. INLT-08-705-con

A PSNI spokesperson said that police had received “a number of complaints” regarding youths gathered around the Harbour Highway area at approximately 6.20pm.

The latest incident comes less than a week after a bus was stoned on the town’s Upper Cairncastle Road, shattering one of its windows.

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Pictures of last night’s incident showed damage to one vehicle’s windscreen, as well as damage to a vehicle’s bodywork.

A PSNI spokesperson warned that such behaviour could result in serious injury, or worse.

He stated: “I would appeal that if you were involved or know someone who was involved to stop this behaviour before someone is seriously injured or worse.

“Parents please be mindful of what your children are doing when away from your care.

“If you have any information that could assist this investigation please call 101 quoting 1039 16/02/2017 or Crime stoppers on 0800 55 111.

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